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McGuffey School Board accepts principal's resignation, approves multiple hires and vendor agreements
Summary
The McGuffey School District Board accepted the resignation of a building principal, approved several staff hires and substitute lists, and authorized contracts for special-education services and a $16,224.88 Renaissance subscription for 2024—25. Disposal of obsolete equipment was also approved.
The McGuffey School District Board of Directors on Monday accepted the resignation of "Mister Lukili," listed as Joe Walker Elementary principal, and authorized the administration to post and advertise the vacancy; the resignation was to be effective no more than 60 days from the date submitted.
The board then approved a slate of hires and personnel lists for the 2024—25 school year. Among the actions the board approved by voice vote were the hire of McKenna (transcript also lists the surname as Moreno and Marino) as an elementary computer teacher (bachelor's, step 1), hiring of Bobbie Jo Garden as a special education teacher (bachelor's, step 3), Linley Hartsell as a cleaner, Melissa Ealy as a 5.25-hour food service employee, and a variety of substitute lists for teachers, paraeducators, secretaries, cafeteria staff and custodians. The board also approved first student and GG and C bus and van drivers for the year, pending required clearances.
The board approved contracts for special-education services, voting to authorize an agreement with New Directions Mental Health for the 2024—25 year after noting the district had compared costs with the intermediate unit and found New Directions to be less expensive. The board also approved an agreement with Transitional Employment Consultants, Inc., for special-education services for the same school year.
The district approved an annual subscription with Renaissance at a cost of $16,224.88 covering Aug. 1, 2024, through July 31, 2025. The board also voted to dispose of obsolete equipment under District Policy Number 706.1; the list included a glass bead machine, rolling gantry, mortiser, mixers and assorted kitchen equipment.
Why it matters: The actions set personnel and vendor arrangements for the coming school year, establish the process to fill a principal vacancy, and finalize instructional and special-education service contracts that the district said were budgeted and compared for cost-effectiveness.
What's next: Administration was authorized to advertise the principal vacancy, and multiple hires and contracts are contingent on receipt of required clearances and Act 168 verifications. The board asked members to submit any recommended policy revisions within the month for future discussion.
